FedEx Express has announced plans to expand its operation to the North and Southern part of Africa there by expanding its scope of operation within the African continent. South Africa, Malawi, Libya, Swaziland, Zambia and Mozambique are all now included in the growing FedEx destinations in Africa.
The new offices will help increase support for FedEx's customers all across Africa and beyond. FedEx Senior Vice-President,David Ross, said, "Libya has great growth potential as the economy stabilizes in the post-revolution era. As a big contributor to international trade, FedEx will significantly support Libya and its business community, enhancing flexibility and speed to market."
The Managing Director of Red Star Express Plc, Mr. Sule Bichi said the expansion strategy by FedEx has a significant implication for both corporate and individual lives. "we are excited about the new business horizon that these developments in other African countries open up for our customers who have both business and personal interests in those newly added destinations.
Our customers can count on significantly improved quality of service across the countries that are now being connected through this business expansion by FedEX," he said. FedEx expansion move has led to acquisition of businesses operated by Supaswift in South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zambia.
The multinational courier company has also teamed up with Takween, a Libyan company to re-launch its international services in the country. The acquisitions will operate under the FedEx business unit and will give it direct access to 39 facilities across the seven countries.
The move will significantly extend the reach of the courier's South African operation, connecting it to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
